“The spirit of New Orleans is found in its diversity and cross-cultural influences. Hate-motivated crimes will not be tolerated in Orleans Parish.”
The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office (OPDA) remains dedicated to prioritizing public safety and protecting New Orleans communities from cowardly acts of violence. We understand that hate crimes are not merely assaults on individuals, but attacks on the very fabric of our communities. Our Hate Crimes Unit is committed to:
Our unit aggressively prosecutes hate crimes to ensure justice.
We offer services that respect and understand the cultural backgrounds of victims.
We work closely with community members to encourage the reporting of hate crimes and enhance prevention efforts.
Working with community and law enforcement agencies to prevent and deter hate crimes.
Under Louisiana law, hate crimes are certain crimes committed against persons or property because of actual or perceived:
An incident is not a hate crime just because the victim belongs to a protected category; rather, the suspect needs to have targeted or harmed the victim because of a protected category.
An individual convicted of a hate crime may receive added penalties in addition to those imposed for the underlying offense. La. R.S. 14:107.2
If you have been the victim of, or witnessed, a hate crime, you should report it to the police immediately. If you are seriously injured, seek medical attention without delay and document any physical injuries, even minor ones. If the crime involves vandalism, allow the police to see and photograph the damage before you clean or repair anything.
Emergency Calls: 911
Main Office:
Address: 619 S. White St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504.822.2414
Stay Connected with Us!
We invite you to join the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office mailing list to receive timely updates, news, and important information. Simply scroll to the bottom of the screen to sign up — we’d love to keep you informed!
New Orleans, LA – The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office has instituted charges in connection with a hate crime that took [...]
This website uses cookies.